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100+ Black-Owned Beauty Supply Stores By State & 4 Reasons You Should Support

Photo Credit: Marrica Evans Black owned beauty supply stores are outnumbered.  Although African Americans purchase 9 times more beauty and grooming products than any other ethnic group, we represent about 1% of the beauty supply store market share. These numbers

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100+ Black-Owned Beauty Supply Stores By State & 4 Reasons You Should Support

The Best Kids Natural Hair Products of 2024

When I found out I was having a daughter, I immediately thought of all the fun I would have styling her natural curls and teaching her how to care for her hair as she grew older. What I wasn’t prepared

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The Best Kids Natural Hair Products of 2024

Bubble Braids – The Ultimate Guide for Natural Hair with Tutorials

Photo Courtesy of: @aggie_hair Natural Hair Artist @Ralia__ Ralia Aminu Imagine a protective and stylish hairstyle suitable for any occasion, from casual outings to special events. That is the first thought that comes to mind when I think of bubble

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Bubble Braids – The Ultimate Guide for Natural Hair with Tutorials

6 Amazing Benefits of Steam Treatments for Hair

photo credit: @bridgid_ryan nappy.co Steam treatments are great for all hair types and textures but women and men with natural curls, kinks, and coils can see a tremendous benefit by adding hair steaming into their hair care (and self-care!) routine. 

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6 Amazing Benefits of Steam Treatments for Hair

Best Heat Protectants for Curly Hair – 13 Amazing Options!

While I love my natural curls, I also love a great silk press on most days. So, finding the best heat protectants for curly is key to my hair care regimen. As a new mom and wife, juggling the many

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Best Heat Protectants for Curly Hair – 13 Amazing Options!

16 Of The Best Edge Control Products for Natural Hair

We’ve tapped into our favorite naturalists and influencers and scoured the internet to bring you 15 of the best edge control products for natural hair. Some experiences are universal. Anyone with natural hair has experienced the agony of laying your

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16 Of The Best Edge Control Products for Natural Hair

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Crochet braids, bantu knots, big chops and curl patterns just to name a few... 

Here are the things naturalistas search for the most on Textured Talk!

How to Do Bantu Knots: 5 Easy Steps!

You are in the right place if you have been looking for a great Bantu knots tutorial for your natural hair! Out of the millions of hairstyles I’ve tried since being natural, Bantu Knots were by far the worst until

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How to Do Bantu Knots: 5 Easy Steps!

9 Easy Steps for the Perfect Perm Rod Set on Natural Hair

Installing perm rod sets on natural hair is by far one of my favorite styles.  For starters, the style can last up to five days, reducing how often you have to manipulate your hair. Secondly, I haven’t met a woman

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9 Easy Steps for the Perfect Perm Rod Set on Natural Hair

How To Install Crochet Braids By Yourself feat. Latched & Hooked Hair

Have you been dying to install crochet braids but haven’t found the right person to style them? After spending a few thousand hours googling how to install crochet braids by myself I finally decided I was up to the challenge.

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How To Install Crochet Braids By Yourself feat. Latched & Hooked Hair

Life is too short to have boring hair 

The most important thing to understand during your natural hair journey is that it is a true journey. Every woman will not have the same journey just as no two hair strands are exactly the same. We all come with different textures and curl patterns.  Embrace your texture, try new things, and have fun along the way! 

Charlene McCraney
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Charlene McCraney

Empowering women through beauty, blogging and self-care Textured Talk is all about being transparent and motivating women to be their best selves. Textured Talk was created out of my love for natural hair and wanting to help women embrace their curls.  Hair plays an important role in many women's lives so it is my goal to help each and every woman feel confident in her naturally born curls. My ultimate purpose? To bless and empower women. Simple as that.  I hope you enjoy your journey throughout the blog!

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